An oldie but a goodie, yet inspiring article is: NEUROSURGEON USES ABDOMINAL BLOOD SUPPLY TO 'FEED' WOMAN'S BRAIN AND PREVENT STROKES http://news.stanford.edu/pr/91/910715Arc1255.html, which was later published in Readers Digest (1992?), titled, "Life in the Balance."

"Stress-Proof Your Brain: Meditations to Rewire Neural Pathways for Stress Relief and Unconditional Happiness," by (Neuropsychologist) Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
Found this audio book very calming & was available @ my public library. :)

"Cherokee Neurosurgeon: A Biography of Charles Byron Wilson, M.D. by M.D., Brian T. Andrews.
A GREAT, legendary NS who contributed so much to neurosurgery & mentored some of the renown NS of today!